Anthropic's Claude Haiku 4.5 Unveiled, Ke Yang Joins Meta, and Oracle's New AI Marketplace - Daily AI Brief #310

October 17, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Anthropic has unveiled its latest AI model, Claude Haiku 4.5, which promises advancements in natural language processing. Meanwhile, Poolside and CoreWeave have announced plans to build a new data center in Texas, aiming to enhance their computational capabilities.

Ke Yang has departed from Apple's AI project to join Meta, marking a significant shift in personnel within the tech industry. Additionally, Oracle has introduced a new AI Agent Marketplace, expanding its offerings in the AI sector.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Haiku 4.5 AI Model
On October 15, 2025, Anthropic announced the release of Claude Haiku 4.5, an AI model offering enhanced speed and performance at a reduced cost compared to previous models. Read more
Poolside and CoreWeave to Build Data Center in Texas
AI startup Poolside is teaming up with CoreWeave to build a large data center in West Texas, initially with a capacity of 250 megawatts, expanding to 2 gigawatts. Read more
Ke Yang Departs Apple's AI Project for Meta
Ke Yang, previously leading Apple's AI search project, has left to join Meta. His departure highlights ongoing challenges within Apple's AI division. Read more
Anthropic Projects Revenue Growth by 2026
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is projecting significant revenue growth, with an annualized run rate of up to $26 billion by 2026, driven by its enterprise AI products. Read more
Oracle Introduces AI Agent Marketplace
On October 15, 2025, Oracle announced the launch of the Oracle Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace, designed to help customers deploy AI agents within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to improve productivity and workflows. Read more
Stellantis and Pony.ai Collaborate on European Robotaxi Vans
Stellantis and Pony.ai have agreed to develop and test autonomous electric vans for robotaxi use, starting in Luxembourg with a European expansion planned for 2026. Read more
SaaS Capital Raises $100 Million for AI Companies
SaaS Capital has raised a $100 million fund to invest in B2B SaaS and subscription-based AI companies, supporting growth in the sector. Read more
TARS Robotics to Release Multimodal Dataset for AI in 2025
TARS Robotics has announced the World In Your Hands (WIYH) dataset, a large-scale Vision-Language-Tactile-Action (VLTA) dataset to enhance embodied intelligence. Open access is planned for December 2025, addressing data scarcity in the industry. Read more
Google DeepMind and Commonwealth Fusion Systems Collaborate on Fusion Energy
Google DeepMind has partnered with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to use AI for advancing fusion energy. The collaboration aims to optimize plasma control and simulation with DeepMind's TORAX software for the SPARC reactor. Read more
Jack & Jill AI Secures $20M for AI Hiring Agents
Jack & Jill AI, a London-based startup, has raised $20 million to improve hiring with AI agents. The company plans to expand into the U.S. market. Read more
Lila Sciences Raises $350 Million for AI Science Labs
Lila Sciences has secured $350 million in Series A funding to develop 'AI Science Factories' where AI agents can perform physical experiments. The funding round includes participation from NVIDIA's venture arm NVentures. Read more
California Governor Vetoes AI Employment Regulation Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the 'No Robo Bosses Act' (SB 7), which sought to regulate the use of AI in employment decisions. The decision highlights ongoing discussions about AI's role in the workplace. Read more
Adtalem and Google Cloud Launch AI Program for Healthcare
Adtalem Global Education has partnered with Google Cloud to launch an AI credentials program for healthcare professionals, starting in 2026. The initiative aims to equip students and clinicians with practical AI skills for clinical practice. Read more

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